English existentials in functional grammar
Designed to help teachers to develop their overall knowledge and understanding of English grammar, this guide provides a quick source of reference in planning lessons and clarifying learners' problems.
Fish has always been an aficionado of language, marveling at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences. Here he offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader).
An introductory descriptive survey, intended for students, teachers and general readers, which offers coverage of grammatical topics with sections on spelling, punctuation and exercises.
Assuming no prior knowledge, books in this series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume.
"Language is primarily a tool for communication, yet many textbooks still treat English grammar as simply a set of rules and facts to be memorised by rote. This new textbook is made for students who are frustrated with this approach and would like instead to understand grammar a…
